38. Voicing my Darkest Fear

EVANGELINE.

His words cut me like a sharp knife, and I

look up at him.

How could he?

I didn’t reply for a moment, trying to remain composed, knowing we have many eyes watching us, and even with the music and loud chatter, they might overhear. So, I simply smile gracefully at Zedkiel and slowly pull out of his hold. I don’t think he understands that I am going to take this deal seriously.

Absolutely seriously, and I am not going to do anything to mess that up. Especially something such as fraternising with another man as long as we are married, which can lead to problems in front of the court and would not be ideal for the

tournament.

“Nothing to say?” He asks, and I realise this conversation isn’t over until he gets

an answer. His eyes are blazing red, and his anger only continues to rise.

“Let’s not do this here.” I whisper back, ” If you want to talk 1-lets take it outside.”

I’m scared to be alone with him

anywhere, but he is going to ruin this before we even have a chance to prove we

can do this, and to aim for that crown and my freedom.

“Let’s.” He says, his arm snakes around my waist, his hand painfully tight on my

waist. He leads me out of the doors I had

just entered. They swing shut behind us, blocking out all sounds of the merriment

from within.

Zedkiel came to a stop, and I look up, only

to see Sinclair standing there. His eyes

are cold as they meet Zedkiel’s, and I

realise they aren’t as beautiful as I once

found them… 1

He just doesn’t look the same… I look at Zedkiel, with his delicious hot chocolate

skin, and those eyes that remind me of honey and jewels, which makes my heart skip a beat. He is beautiful. My heart

thuds as I turn away, realising something

with shock. 5

I have begun to feel something for him… How is that possible?

My heart thumps with this realisation

and I look back at Sinclair once more. Yes,

he’s handsome, but I feel… nothing.

“Out of my way.” Zedkiel snarls, bringing me from my shocked thoughts.

Sinclair simply looks at me before

moving to his right, so he is directly in

front of me.

“Of course.” He says, his eyes stuck on

I frown. Sinclair is making stuff so much worse for me. Does he not realise that if

he makes Zedkiel angrier, he’ll take it out

on me? Does he even care for me, aside

from his own selfish reasons!? 3

I’m about to turn away when suddenly

Zedkiel pulls me behind him, and I hear a resounding crunch and a grunt as Sinclair staggers back, clutching his bleeding

nose that Zedkiel had just punched. My eyes fly open as they snap to Zedkiel, who raises his fist to his lips, blowing off imaginary dust as he glares murderously

at Sinclair. 1

“Stay out of my way, because next time I will kill you.” He snarls before dragging me away. I bite back the cry of pain from the rough pull as he yanks me down the hallway until he opens a random door

and pushes me inside. I almost stumble, just about catching my balance, when the

door shuts behind him.

makes my own heart thud even louder and I turn

need to listen before

say quietly. 1

“I saw enough.” He snarls, advancing

wondering where this strength is coming from. I clench my fists, hoping that I can hold

being

wanted to see.

back off… you

but I am going to do my best, for your crown, and

would I sabotage that?” I

free is all I ever

to say something, but instead, he narrows his eyes,

to explain why you smelt of

in a

whimper, I look

in the eye, a ringing in

like you, he tried to manhandle me. You may not

but you two are far

harshly. (1

such a mischief maker!’ A girl’s

not.

do that Evangeline, it’s

matter, I’ll

‘Promise?’

me back to reality, and

in front of me. “What

my head, trying to calm my thumping heart. “W-what… what

brow, scanning

away. “I said, we’re nothing alike.” He

both act

both only hurt me …”

defended

occasions now…

that’s what you think. Nothing I say will make you change your mind. Let’s return

me. His eyes are blazing as he looks

shoulder. 1

nod and when he reaches for the

place my hand over his.

in our skin looks

feel him watching me and I tilt

at him. It didn’t feel

the conversation

sorry… You two

you’ve protected me

whilst he… he hurts

say quietly.

swallow as

let go

from the door handle, and I

the door open when

by

around, pushing me up against

wall.

impact and stare up

belong to me

world that, unlike

his fucking Luna, so why the

and I set you free, you still belong to me… and

pins my wrists to the door next to my head, his eyes raking over me.

no matter what, I

to stay… Yes,

him, but

deal is completed… you are mine

alone.” 1

is too close to

red, but even

was

in, kissing me deeply. I gasp against his lips, but it only gives him access to my mouth. One that he assaults. His

waist and pulls me

I kiss him back? I’m not sure… So,

him once, before

that I can’t get too close, just in case

time. “We need

need to…

whisper, opening the door.

with

go. I feel the cold

as his eyes become hard and emotionless again. I feel something squeeze inside, knowing I was hurting him, but I am scared too…

will end up

went well.” Zedkiel says once

in our

long day and night

exhausted.

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